THE GMAT® PREP TIMELINE TEST SCHOOL CHOICES: TARGET SCORE: GMAT APPOINTMENT: DAY: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: NOTES: GATHER INFO ABOUT YOUR TARGET PROGRAMS REGISTER & PLAN ESTABLISH YOUR
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A step-by-step study guide, plus resources and tips to make your study efforts more effective and efficient.
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THE MAKERS OF THE GMAT® EXAM
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PREP TIMELINE
TEST SCHOOL CHOICES:
TARGET SCORE:
GMAT APPOINTMENT:
DAY:
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
NOTES:
GATHER INFO ABOUT YOUR TARGET PROGRAMS REGISTER & PLAN
ESTABLISH YOUR SKILLS BASELINE
STUDY … STUDY … STUDY …
ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS
HOME
MILESTONES
Identify schools’ application deadlines and GMAT score
ranges (Fill in above)
Set your target score
(Fill in above)
Research test centers near you using “Find a GMAT Test
Center,” on mba.com
Register for the GMAT
exam (Fill in above)
Develop your study plan and schedule
Familiarize yourself with the exam format, question types, and test timing
Take a GMATPrep practice exam to identify the skills you need to study most
Study using the free practice questions in the GMATPrep software
Review your progress reports and plan strategies
to improve your weak areas in pacing and question types
Take your second GMATPrep practice exam
Keep studying through the home stretch!
Take the GMAT exam; get
RESOURCES
• Explore mba.com for
information on specific schools and programs, GMAT® exam, and GMAT prep materials
• Ask the Experts blog
• Official GMAT blog
• Find recruiting events near you
• Register at
mba.com/gmatregistration.
• Download the GMAT Handbook
It tells you everything you need to know and agree to before you take the GMAT exam mba.com/bulletin
• Download the free GMATPrep® software at
mba.com/gmatprep.
• Download “Analysis of an Argument” essay topics found on the Analytical Writing Assessment page
• Use the GMATPrep software to review progress report and develop strategies to develop your performance
on specific question types
• Use the GMATPrep software to review GMAT exam myths and general test-taking strategies
• Access more study products at
mba.com/store.
• Take a video tour
of the test center
• Get ready for the big day with tips from students like you at
mba.com.
TIPS
• Start a minimum of six months before test results are due
to schools
• Plan to prepare for the GMAT
in the way you learn best — classes, tutoring, study groups,
or self-study
• Give yourself enough time to retake the exam if things don’t
go as planned
• The further in advance you register the greater your choice
of available dates to take the exam
• GMAT experts recommend studying twice a week
• Mix up different question types and exam sections in your study schedule
• Replicate actual test conditions as you practice
Don’t use a calculator or study materials
• Keep an eye on the clock;
remember the timer turns yellow when you have five minutes or less left to complete a section
• Study for the GMAT exam until you are comfortable with the test — question formats, test timing, and pacing techniques
• Pacing is important There’s
a significant penalty for not finishing the GMAT exam
• If you’re spending too much time on a question, guess and move on
• Replicate actual test conditions, time yourself, and don’t use a calculator or study materials
• Revisit strategies for specific question types
• Remember to review your strong areas, and devote extra time
to your weak spots
• Plan to get a good night’s rest and review what you can and can’t take to the testing center
• Remember what schools you want to send scores to
• Allow extra time
to get to the test center so you don’t have to rush to make your appointment
Get more details at MBA.COM
RECOMMENDATION: Start at least six months before test results are due You are the best judge
of how much time you need to prepare.
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